PEP, WILLIE-JOCK LESLIE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1947)

On August 22, 1947 at Atwood Stadium in Flint, Michigan world featherweight champion Willie Pep defended his title against Jock Leslie. Pep knocked Leslie out in the 12th round. The referee stopped the final count at "4" but "could have counted 100." Pep won nearly every round. Offered here is a rare, original, official program for this event.
This is an original, official program which pictures both fighters on the cover. Tight binding. Residue on back cover from mounting otherwise clean inside and out. No center crease. Not scored. 20 pages complete. Center score page is loose, but present. Edge wear. 9 1/2" x 12 1/4."